Twist, jive and boogie up a storm at the very retro ’50s Theme Dance at 100 Mile Community Hall on July 14.
It will be a fun-packed blast to the past, hosted by the 100 Mile House Lions Club in conjunction with Hot July Nights Car & Bike Show.
DJ Mark Allen will be spinning the vinyl, so to speak, and digging out some of the finest tunes from the days of bobby socks and penny loafers.
Lion Judy Simkins says Allen is pretty excited about being the event's music man and she's expecting him to go all out with getting into theme.
While Allen will be decorating the stage area, she notes the Lions will be setting the mood in the rest of the hall.
"We want to make it like a sock-hop and make people feel like they're back in the ’50s."
There will be prizes for the best costumes, so dig out that crinoline from the back of the closet and tease up your best bouffant hairstyle to be in the running.
Tickets for the dance are $10 per person and can be bought in advance on Friday night at Cruisin' the Dub in the A&W parking lot and on Saturday at the concession at Show 'n Shine in Centennial Park. Tickets are also available at Whimsey Gifts and Money Concepts, but are restricted to those 19 years of age and older. All of the money raised at the event will be donated to local charities.
Admission includes light snacks, such as the fresh popcorn from a popcorn machine that will be operating in the hall.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and throughout the evening, 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue will provide a safe ride home service in exchange for a cash donation.
Simkins says the Lions hope to make the dance an annual event, pending success of this first one.